IQAir Study Reveals the Cost of Air Pollution in 2020
IQAir Study Reveals the Cost of Air Pollution in 2020 Although early 2020 lockdowns for Covid-19 slowed global air pollution by reducing travel and associated pollutants, the impact was brief.…
UN Chief Welcomes Steps to Address Debt Crises from Covid Pandemic
The UN Secretary-General called on all stakeholders to join in a global effort to rethink the principles underpinning today’s debt architecture. In a statement issued on April 9, UN Secretary-General…
New Australian Law Forces Google and Facebook to Pay for News
The step taken by the Australian Government is expected to generate new public interest in quality journalism. By Rakesh Raman A new Australian law – passed today (February 25) –…
European Central Bank Urged to Tackle Economic Crisis
MEPs differed as to how far the ECB should go in adopting new policies to help the EU’s economies. MEPs urge the European Central Bank (ECB) to consider different policy…
World Bank to Help Developing Countries Strengthen Pandemic Response
The Bank Group is making available up to $160 billion over a 15-month period ending June 2021 to help more than 100 countries. The global economy is expected to expand…
Team Europe Contributes €500 Million to COVAX Initiative
This rapidly approved financing will support access to safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines in 92 low and middle-income countries. Fair and equitable access to a successful Covid-19 vaccine for people…